The Return of the Vampire
1943, English. Directed by Lew Landers.
The Vampire's Prey... a Beautiful Girl! Compelled to follow his commands! The blood of her fiancé on his hands! How can she escape the vampire?
In 1918, an English family is terrorized by a vampire, until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over, but German bombs in WWII free the monster. He reclaims the soul of his wolfman ex-servant, and assuming the identity of a scientist who has just escaped from a concentration camp, he starts out on a plan to get revenge upon the family.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lew LandersDirector
- Bela LugosiArmand Tesla
- Nina FochNicki Saunders
- Roland VarnoJohn Ainsley
- Matt WillisAndreas Obry
- Frieda InescortLady Jane Ainsley
- Miles ManderSir Frederick Fleet
- Ottola NesmithElsa Walter - Governess
- Gilbert EmeryDr. Walter Saunders
- Leslie DenisonDetective Lynch
- William AustinDetective Gannett
- Jeanne BatesMiss Northcutt (uncredited)
- Billy BevanHorace (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kurt Neumann, Griffin Jay
- Budget
- $75K
- Box office
- $1.1M
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The Return of the Vampire: quick answers
Is The Return of the Vampire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Return of the Vampire?
The Return of the Vampire runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does The Return of the Vampire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Return of the Vampire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Return of the Vampire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Return of the Vampire yet.
Which OTT platform is The Return of the Vampire on?
The Return of the Vampire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of the Vampire?
If you liked The Return of the Vampire, try The Wolfman, Son of Dracula, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave.
Who directed The Return of the Vampire?
The Return of the Vampire (1943) was directed by Lew Landers and stars Bela Lugosi, Nina Foch, Roland Varno.